A recently identified piece of malware is targeting Linux devices to ensnare them into a botnet capable of malicious activities such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) and crypto-mining attacks.
Cybercrime·Malware & Threats
New ‘FreakOut’ Malware Ensnares Linux Devices Into Botnet
A recently identified piece of malware is targeting Linux devices to ensnare them into a botnet capable of malicious activities such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) and crypto-mining attacks. The post New ‘FreakOut’ Malware Ensnares Linux Devices Into Botnet appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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